Served as a Secondary Command unit, and was previously a FCSO patrol vehicle. Unit was retired in 2012.
Year : 1996
Model : Ford Crown Victoria – Police Intercepter
This unit served as a primary BLS Ambulance for the MVFC. This unit was purchsed through DFRS and the TAX district.
Year : 2004
This unit served as a primary BLS Ambulance for the MVFC. This unit was purchsed through DFRS and the TAX district.
Model : Ford E350 / Horton Box
This was the first Utility Truck operated by the Company. This F350 was powered by a 350 CI gas motor, and was used for everything. From classes, to fund raisers and fires. From 2004 to 2008, it was also used to pull the new Wildland trailer. In 2008, it was sold to a local resident, and was replaced by the new F350.
Year : 1993
Model : Ford F350
The 1991 International was the first Tanker operated by the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company.This Tanker served the Middletown Valley for 18 years. Tanker 7 was sold to the Pillow Volunteer Fire Company PA before the new Mack Tanker was placed in service.
Year : 1991
Model : International 4Guys Tanker
DT 466 Motor
Allision Transmission
500 GPM PTO Pump
1800 Gallon Water Tank
2200 Gallon Porta-Tank
Carried Rural Water Supply Equipment
This unit was placed in service in 1990, and was the FIRST Rescue Engine in Frederick County. It was originally a 10 Person cab, but was changed to 8 person’s to make room for addtional equipment. Unit was sold to a Fire Company in PA.
Year : 1990
Model : Grumman FireCat
Detroit 6V92 TA 350 HP Motor
Allison Transmission
1250 GPM Pump
750 Gallon Water Tank
Electric and Gas Powered HURST Rescue system
This Engine was in service from 1981-1996. It was sold to a dealer down South, and is still running first out at a Volunteer Fire Company in Kentucky.
Year : 1981
Model : Hahn
Detroit 8V71 Motor
Allison 740 Transmission
1250 Hale Pump
1000 Gallon Water Tank
2 – 1 3/4 Crosslays
1 – 2 1/2 Blitz- line
1500′ Supply Line
This Rescue Squad was the second Rescue Squad placed in service in Middletown. This unit was purchased through the Civil Defense program, and was listed as a Medium Duty Squad. After many years of use in Middletown, the unit was sold to a local resident. This unit was replaced by the 1990 Grumman Rescue Engine.
Year : 1973
Model : Dodge / Swab Body
318 Dodge gas powered motor
Manual Transmission
12 KW Onan Generator
18′ walk in Swab Box
Electric HURST Rescue System
This unit which was originally all white, was rehabbed in 1992 by Grumman. The rehab included a new skid unit, which had a 200 gallon tank and a 400 GPM pump. New emergency lighting was also added in 1992. After over 30 years of service, the 73 was sold to a local resident who plans on rehabbing it once more, and keep it as it was sold. A new 2008 Ford F350 Firematic “Rally BRAT” replaced the 1973.
Year : 1973
Model : Ford F250/4 wheel drive
Ford Gas 390 CI Motor
4 Speed Manual Transmission
John Bean high pressure pump w/dual hose reels (Original)
400 GPM Pump (After Rehab)
200 Gallon Water Tank
200′ Booster Reel
200′ 1 3/4 Attack Line
Normal Brush/woods fire Equipment
When starting the Wildland Team, members of the MVFC went looking for a vehicle to haul equipment, as well as to assist with extinguishment of fires in the first due. This two and a half ton was owned by the DNR, and was in pretty good shape. Members of Middletown did all in house work on the unit, which included adding new compartments, mounting two hose reels onto the new mid-compartments, adding newer seats, new emergency lighting, sirens, paint and graphics. This unit was retired when the Wildland trailer was purchased in 2004. The deuce was handed back to the State, and it’s current location is unknown.
Year : 1972
Model : Ford F250/4 wheel drive AM 530B
Diesel 6 Cylinder Multifuel Motor
Manual Transmission
750 GPM 2 Stage Pump
400 Gallon Water Tank
2 – Hose Reels
800′ Supply Line
1 – 1 3/4″ Attack Line
Several Hundred Feet of 1″ Forestry Hose
Carried normal Brush/Woods firefighting equipment
When Engine 72 was out of service for several months following a accident, Middletown needed a second pumper. Our Pierce dealer found us a great replacement in this CF. Mount Alto had recently placed a new Pierce in service and this unit was up for sale. It was purchased by MVFC, and placed in service as E-72 for a few months. After our 96 Dash returned, the Mack was then used as a third pumper due to a bridge that needed repaired in our first due. This was a major road that would cause apparatus responding from the Station to have to detour on several back roads. It was placed in service as E-73 for this period. Members that lived on the other side of the bridge would respond to a barn where the Mack was stored to get that unit out. The Mack was sold back to Pierce soon after the bridge was re-opened.
Year : 1972
Model : Mack CF
Engine 71 ran first out along with the 1961 International, and was in service from 1971 to 1982. Since then, the Number 71 has never been used.
Year : 1971
Model : International with a FMC Body
Gas 549 Engine
Manual Transmission
750 GPM 2 Stage Pump w/high pressure piston booster pump
1000 Gallon Water Tank
30 Gallon Class B Foam Tank
2 – High Pressure Hose Reels
2 1/2″ Blitz Line
1000′ Supply Line
Engine 71 ran first out along with the 1961 International, and was in service from 1971 to 1982. Since then, the Number 71 has never been used.
Year : 1971
Model : International with a FMC Body
Gas 549 Engine
Manual Transmission
750 GPM 2 Stage Pump w/high pressure piston booster pump
1000 Gallon Water Tank
30 Gallon Class B Foam Tank
2 – High Pressure Hose Reels
2 1/2″ Blitz Line
1000′ Supply Line
Engine 72 was a 1961 International with a FMC body and a 750 GPM John Bean High Pressure Pump. Before back step riding was banned, E-72 could carry 5 personnel. It has several attack lines off the rear, 3″ supply line, and the John Bean high pressure hose reels directly behind the cab. This unit had pump and roll capabilities. was powered by a 542 gas motor, and had a 5 speed manual transmission with a 2 speed rear. This unit served Middletown from 1961 until the 90’s. It was sold to a local resident.
Year : 1961
Model : International/John Bean
Middletown Fire Department, PO Box 322, Middletown, MD 21769
The Middletown Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC) is a duly chartered fire department and/or rescue squad in the State of Maryland, with facilities located in Middletown, Maryland.
Emergency: 911
Phone: 301-371-6907